Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

ByMichael Burns

Introduction to the verb boiser

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The English translation of the French verb “boiser” is “to panel” or “to line with wood.” The infinitive form of “boiser” is pronounced as “bwa-zay.”

The word “boiser” comes from the noun “bois,” which means “wood” in English. It is derived from the Latin word “boscus,” which also means “wood.” In everyday French, “boiser” is commonly used in the imparfait tense to describe actions or states in the past that were ongoing or repeated.

Examples of “boiser” in the imparfait tense:

  1. Chaque été, mon grand-père boisait les murs de sa maison. (Every summer, my grandfather would panel the walls of his house.)
  2. Pendant des années, ils boisaient leur chalet pour le protéger du froid. (For years, they would line their cottage with wood to protect it from the cold.)
  3. Quand j’étais enfant, mes parents boisaient notre cave pour en faire une salle de jeux. (When I was a child, my parents would panel our basement to turn it into a playroom.)

English translations:

  1. Every summer, my grandfather would panel the walls of his house.
  2. For years, they would line their cottage with wood to protect it from the cold.
  3. When I was a child, my parents would panel our basement to turn it into a playroom.

Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of boiser

Pronoun Conjugation Short Example English Translation
je boisais Je boisais du bois. I was cutting wood.
tu boisais Tu boisais les planches. You were sawing the boards.
il boisait Il boisait la table. He was varnishing the table.
elle boisait Elle boisait les meubles. She was staining the furniture.
on boisait On boisait la porte. We were sanding the door.
nous boisions Nous boisions le parquet. We were polishing the floor.
vous boisiez Vous boisiez les chaises. You were varnishing the chairs.
ils boisaient Ils boisaient les poutres. They were cutting the beams.
elles boisaient Elles boisaient les étagères. They were sanding the shelves.

Other Conjugations for Boiser.

Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser (You’re reading it right now!)

Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb boiser

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Boiser – About the French Imparfait Tense

The French imparfait tense, often called the imperfect tense in English, is used to describe actions or states in the past. It’s primarily used to provide background information, set the scene, or describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

NOTE: To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Formation of the Imparfait Tense

To form the imparfait tense in French, you typically take the present tense nous form of the verb, drop the -ons ending, and add specific endings based on the verb group (regular -er, -ir, -re verbs) or use irregular forms for certain verbs.  

For regular -er verbs:

Take the infinitive form (e.g., parler, finir, rendre) Remove the -er ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient 

For regular -ir verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., choisir, grandir, finir) Remove the -ir ending Add the imparfait endings: -issais, -issais, -issait, -issions, -issiez, -issaient 

For regular -re verbs

Take the infinitive form (e.g., vendre, attendre, entendre) Remove the -re ending Add the imparfait endings: -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient

Common Everyday Usage Patterns

Description of Past Habits

The imparfait is often used to describe habitual actions or situations in the past. For example: “Quand j’étais enfant, je jouais au football tous les jours.” (When I was a child, I used to play football every day.) 

Background Information

It’s used to provide background information or set the stage for a main event in the past. For instance: “Il faisait beau ce jour-là.” (The weather was nice that day.) 

Mental and Emotional States

It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.) 

Ongoing Actions

The imparfait describes actions that were in progress or happening when something else occurred in the past. For instance: “Je lisais un livre quand le téléphone a sonné.” (I was reading a book when the phone rang.)

Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense

Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

The imparfait and passé composé (a compound past tense) are often used together to express the completion of an action in the past (passé composé) and provide context or background (imparfait). For example: “Il regardait la télévision quand son ami est arrivé.” (He was watching TV when his friend arrived.) 

Conditional

The imparfait is used as the base for forming the conditional mood in French. For instance, “Je mangerais” (I would eat) is formed from “je mangeais” (I was eating). 

Si Clauses

In hypothetical or “if” clauses (si clauses), the imparfait is often used to express a condition in the past. For example: “Si j’avais de l’argent, j’achèterais une nouvelle voiture.” (If I had money, I would buy a new car.) 

Narration

In storytelling or writing, the imparfait is frequently used to set the scene and describe ongoing actions while the passé composé is used for specific events or actions that interrupted the ongoing ones.
Understanding the French imperfect tense is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, your conversations will always live in the present!

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